BM-7C9140: Roman Coin: Sestertius probably of Commodus

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COIN

Unique ID: BM-7C9140

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy sestertius, probably of Commodus (AD 180-192), possibly dating to AD 190 (Reece Period 9), possibly SAECVLI FELIC reverse with caduceus and crossed cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 430, cf. no. 565. The coin has been heavily corroded, leading to significant weight loss.

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 190

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 10 g
Diameter: 26 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st March 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 6

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sestertius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Commodus
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 9 [180-193]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Unclear laureate head / bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Probably: Crossed cornucopiae intersected by a caduceus.
Reverse inscription: Possibly: [SAECVLI FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI, S C]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : III cf. 565

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: South Hams (District)
To be known as: Stoke Gabriel

Spatial coordinates

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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